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HB 97NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico appropriates $165,000 for shaken baby syndrome prevention training and reporting

Original title: SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME PREVENTION FUNDING

Last action · January 27, 2026: HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationSponsors: Paulene Abeyta and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

New Mexico allocates $165,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health for 2027 to update prevention materials, implement hospital training programs, and establish statewide reporting for .

Why it matters

Hospitals and birthing centers across New Mexico receive state funding to adopt standardized infant trauma prevention training and tracking mechanisms.

Background

House Bill 97 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 57th New Mexico Legislature. context
State of New Mexico is the governmental jurisdiction responsible for enacting this legislation. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Department of Health

Receives $165,000 in funding and assumes responsibility for updating training materials and statewide reporting.

Directly affected

Hospitals and birthing centers

Required to fully implement shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma training and education programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does HB 97 appropriate?

The bill appropriates $165,000 from the general fund for 2027.

Which state agency receives the funding?

The New Mexico Department of Health receives the .

What must happen to any unspent money at the end of the fiscal year?

Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of 2027 s to the general fund.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Jan 27, 2026House
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HAFC

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Paulene Abeyta, Liz Thomson, University of New Mexico Department of Pediatrics and 1 more

PersonPaulene Abeyta“Introduced House Bill 97.”Map →

PersonLiz Thomson“Introduced House Bill 97.”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of New Mexico Department of Pediatrics“Establishes standards for prevention training and education.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Health“Recipient of the $165,000 appropriation for training and reporting.”Map →

Sources

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www.nmlegis.gov

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